Affordable Chromebook announced by Dell : Dell announced the expansion of its portfolio of next generation learning solutions with the Dell Chromebook 11, an affordable and portable Chromebook designed to facilitate integration of technology in the classroom for teachers, students and administrators. Wrapping into Dell’s end-to-end education portfolio, the Dell Chromebook 11 is a laptop that is fast, secure and allows easy-to-manage access to applications and content. The new Chromebook joins Dell’s next generation learning solutions that deliver an optimal combination of platforms, education content and secure IT efficiency that schools and universities are seeking to personalize the learning experience and improve student outcomes.

Dell Chromebook 11 features
The Dell Chromebook features exceptional manageability and security with an easy to use web-based console that enables centralized configuration and tracking. The management console allows IT administrators and teachers to quickly push or remove applications and enforce safe browsing practices across all Chromebooks in a school’s network or in a specific learning environment. Automated updates and security features like sandboxing, verified boot, data encryption and easy recovery block or avoid malware, viruses and data loss, saving significant time on maintenance and troubleshooting so that educators can focus on student success.

16GB embedded Solid State Drive
With its slim design and high performance, the Dell Chromebook 11 features 4th Generation Intel Celeron 2955U processor, 11.6-inch screen, up to 10-hours of battery life and vto facilitate a fast boot-time of under 8.4 seconds. The Dell Chromebook 11 will be available in two models, one which includes 4GB of internal DDR3 RAM, and the other which includes 2GB of RAM. This provides options for the education ecosystem, allowing students, teachers and administrators to access, create and collaborate throughout the day at a price point that makes widespread student computing initiatives affordable.

Exciting opportunities for collaborative learning
The Dell Chromebook 11 features an 11.6-inch, edge-to-edge glass screen that produces amazing viewing clarity at a maximum resolution of 1366x768 pixels and is powered by Intel HD Graphics. The high-performing display coupled with a front-facing 720p web camera creates exciting opportunities for collaborative learning in a variety of learning environments. With Dell’s 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, students can easily and quickly connect to wireless networks. The Dell Chromebook 11 is less than one inch in height and starts at 2.9lbs, making it highly portable. With two USB 3.0 ports, Bluetooth 4.0 and an HDMI port, students and educators have endless possibilities for collaborating, creating, consuming and displaying content.

Dell Chromebook 11 pricing & availability
The Dell Chromebook 11 price is expected to be around $300 USD. Prices may vary from country to country. The Dell Chromebook 11 4GB configuration will be available January 2014. The Dell Chromebook 11 2GB configuration will be available during the first quarter of 2014. Availability of optional Chromebook accessories may differ depending on the country. Please visit the Dell website in your country for more information.